airing (ˈɛərɪŋ
)
Definitions
noun
- exposure to air or warmth, as for drying or ventilation
- ((as modifier) ⇒
airing cupboard
- an excursion in the open air
- exposure to public debate
air (ɛə)
Definitions
noun
- the mixture of gases that forms the earth's atmosphere. At sea level dry air has a density of 1.226 kilograms per cubic metre and consists of 78.08 per cent nitrogen, 20.95 per cent oxygen, 0.93 per cent argon, 0.03 per cent carbon dioxide, with smaller quantities of ozone and inert gases; water vapour varies between 0 and 4 per cent and in industrial areas sulphur gases may be present as pollutants
- the space above and around the earth; sky aerial
- breeze; slight wind
- public expression; utterance ⇒
to give air to one's complaints
- a distinctive quality ⇒
an air of mystery
- a person's distinctive appearance, manner, or bearing
- music
- a simple tune for either vocal or instrumental performance
- another word for aria
- transportation in aircraft (esp in the phrase by air)
- an archaic word for breath (sense 1) , breath (sense 2) , breath (sense 3)
- Australian informal the height gained when getting airborne in surfing, snowboarding, etc
- See clear the air
- See give someone the air
- See in the air
- See into thin air
- See off the air
- See on the air
- See out of thin air
- See take the air
- See up in the air
- See walk on air
- (modifier) astrology of or relating to a group of three signs of the zodiac, Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius Compare earth (sense 10) , fire (sense 24) , water (sense 12)
verb
- to expose or be exposed to the air so as to cool or freshen; ventilate ⇒
to air a room
- to expose or be exposed to warm or heated air so as to dry ⇒
to air linen
- (tr) to make known publicly; display; publicize ⇒
to air one's opinions
- (intr) (of a television or radio programme) to be broadcast
See also
airsWord Origin
C13: via Old French and Latin from Greek aēr the lower atmosphereSynonyms
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Quotations
"air: a nutritious substance supplied by a bountiful Providence for the fattening of the poor"
"Fresh air keeps the doctor poor"
Usage examples
Kate sprang out of the car like a cat out of an airing cupboard.
, FALLEN WOMEN (2002)He also sued Fox for airing one of his captured Al Qaeda tapes without paying him.
Maxim (2005)Then Fox made the drastic decision to cancel girls club after a single airing.
Globe and Mail (2003)Teachers and theologians were stripped of their jobs for airing ideas that were not especially revolutionary.
Belfast Telegraph (2003)If they are in the airing cupboard I move them quickly so that neither my husband or my daughter ever sees them.
, Coping With Sudden Hair Loss (1988)